Somehow, that makes Maeve more proud of him. She knows his parents weren't exactly present, for different reasons than her own, but absent is absent, no matter what the reason. Wanting to do something for himself, truly for himself, that's a big step forward, something Maeve had struggled with for years after her mum left.

"It wouldn't be the right reason," she agrees. "And I'm glad you're doing it for yourself. It makes complete sense."

She smiles and lifts her hand to cover his on her cheek. "I'm really proud of you. You're the only one you ever need to do any of this for. I love you no matter what."